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Notice: 22473074

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Agricultural Environmental Services

Chapter:

FEED

Overview

RULE:

5E-3.003	Inspection; Sampling; Analysis; Reporting Rejected Feed and Feedstuff; Reduced Sampling Requirements; Laboratory Certification/Exemption Requirements and Fees
5E-3.004	Ingredient Statement
5E-3.005	Labels

PURPOSE:

The proposed rules have been developed in response to the creation of s. 581.217, F.S., which directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules to regulate the cultivation of hemp in this state. This rulemaking will align Chapter 5E-3, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), with the provisions of s. 581.217, F.S., to regulate the distribution and retail sale of pet and specialty pet food, and pet and specialty pet treat products containing hemp extract.  The proposed changes will establish necessary product definitions and testing requirements, address hemp-derived products intended for use as feed ingredients, and establish tolerances relating to hemp derivatives in animal feed.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rules will change existing rules and policies as follows:
•  Rule 5E-3.003 is being revised to establish relevant terms, analysis requirements, restrictions on total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, and conditions for disposal of non-compliant products that are comprised of or formulated with hemp extract. 
•  Rule 5E-3.004 will be updated to include hemp extract as an allowable ingredient in pet and specialty pet food and pet and specialty pet treat products.  References to the Official Publication published by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which specifies the names and definitions for AAFCO-approved feed ingredients, will also be updated in the proposed rule.
•  Rule 5E-3.005 will be modified to delineate labeling requirements specific to hemp-based ingredients and feeds containing hemp-derived products.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.07(23), 580.036(2), 580.065, 581.217(12)(b), F.S.

LAW:

580.031(9), 580.036(2), 580.051, (1)(f), 580.065, 580.071, 580.081, 580.091, 580.111, 580.112, 580.121, 580.131, 581.217(3)(e), (7), (7)(a), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/10/2019 Vol. 45/198

COMMENTS:

From 10/10/2019 To 10/31/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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